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Join us on May 19, for livestreamed Google I/O keynotes, local presentations by rocks-star speakers from Google, Aliz, Zenitech, and a real hands-on workshop by the award winning educator and Google Developer Expert Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz (CodeWithAhsan.dev) at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME). The Department of Automation and Applied Informatics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) and Google Developer Groups Budapest cordially invite all interested parties to join us for a collective viewing of Google I/O, preceded by domestic professional presentations and a real hands-on AI workshop. --- BUILD WITH AI WORKSHOP In the AI Workshop we will set up a working AI based Travel Agent solution using the Agent Development Kit (ADK) in Google Cloud.You'll learn: How to get started with Google's powerful Gemini CLI How to integrate MCP servers with Gemini CLI Creating API keys in AI Studio Getting started with Google ADK (Agent Development Kit) Providing tools to the AI Agent Using Google Search (Grounding) with the AI Agent Providing MCP tools (AirBnB MCP server) to the AI Agent as well By the end of the hands-on workshop, you'll have a working ADK agent that uses the AirBnB MCP server to help as a travel agent, and the powerful Gemini CLI which can be used for a plethora of usecases including coding, searching for information, understand code repositories, and more. DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AI WORKSHOP! --- GOOGLE IO EXTENDED During the live streams, over pizza and refreshments, we can discuss the upcoming strategies of the technology's leading player for the next period. Participation is free until the limit is reached, but registration is required.  --- A Budapesti Műszaki és Gazdaságtudományi Egyetem (BME) Automatizálási és Alkalmazott Informatikai Tanszéke és a Google Developer Groups Budapest szeretettel hív minden érdeklődőt egy közös Google I/O nézésre, és előtte pedig hazai szakmai előadásokra és egy hands-on AI workshop-ra. Az AI workshop során egy AI alapú Travel Agent alkalmazást fogunk felépíteni, az Agent Development Kit (ADK) és a Google Cloud segítségével. Az élő streamek során átbeszélgethetjük egy pizza és üdítő mellett a technológia meghatározó szereplőjének a következő időszakra várható stratégiáját. A részvétel a limit elérésééig ingyenes, de regisztrációhoz kötött.  --- Organizers: - Department of Automation and Applied Informatics at Budapest University of Technology and Economics (BME) - Google Developer Groups Budapest - GDG on Campus BME - GDG on Campus Eotvos Lorand University --- https://io.google/2026 Contact: io-extended-budapest@googlegroups.com --- Venue: BME "I" building - 1117 Budapest, Magyar Tudósok Körútja 2. Room: IB 028 --- DON'T FORGET TO BRING YOUR LAPTOP TO PARTICIPATE IN THE AI WORKSHOP! Agenda 4:00 PM: Arrival, Registration 4:15 PM: Opening notes 4:20 PM: Gergely Major (Zenitech) A safe way to use AI 4:50 PM: Norbert Liki (Aliz) How is AI reshaping Google Cloud? What does this mean for developers? 5:10 PM: Antal Mihalyi (Google) 5:30 PM: Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz (Google Developer Expert) Hands-on AI workshop: Building a Simple Travel Agent with ADK and Gemini CLI 7:00 PM: Google keynote (live stream) Discover how Google are furthering their mission to organize the world's information and make it universally accessible and useful. --- Speakers Antal Mihályi - Google (Engineering Site Lead) Antal is the Engineering Site Lead at Google in Hungary. Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz - Scania Group (Googel Developer Expert | Software Architect | Author | Award winning Educator) Muhammad Ahsan Ayaz is a Google Developer Expert (GDE) in Angular and a seasoned Software Architect. He is a passionate open-source contributor, best known as the creator of the popular ngx-device-detector library and author of the "Angular Cookbook." Through his "Code with Ahsan" community, he shares his expertise in modern web development, AI, and productivity with thousands of developers wo… Norbert Liki - Aliz (CTO) Norbert is a self-motivated data scientist who is always in pursuit of new opportunities to develop himself. Throughout his career he haa been working closely together with business to solve problems with more and more advanced tools and techniques. His current focus is on cloud technologies and deep learning. Gergely Major - Zenitech (AI Developer specializing in Machine Learning) I'm an AI developer at Zenitech Consulting Zrt., specializing in computer vision and LLM-driven agents. I’m passionate about bringing ideas to production and creating impactful, real-world solutions. Hosts Péter Ekler Dr. - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Associate Professor) Péter Ekler Dr. is Associate Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics. Bertalan Forstner Dr. - Budapest University of Technology and Economics (Deputy Department Head and Associate Professor) Bertalan Forstner Dr. is the Deputy Department Head and Associate Professor at the Budapest University of Technology and Economics - Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Informatics, Department of Automation and Applied Informatics. Zsigmond P. Toth - zsigmond.ai (Google Cloud Architect) Zsigmond is a Google Cloud Architect and an organizer of the GDG Budapest and GDG Cloud Budapest communities. Complete your event RSVP here: https://gdg.community.dev/events/details/google-gdg-budapest-presents-google-io-extended-2026-budapest/.

We continue with *Philosophy Movie Night* testing Tuesday. Relaxed, cozi, with popcorn to munch and a fine (alcohol-free) wine to sip, in company of nice people. This is a session to watch one of those older movies we never got the chance to watch in thoughtful company. The format is simple: we select a film in our community under 2 hours (link to the poll below), then optionally discuss it together at the end. **How it works** * Choose or suggest a film in the facebook group. * The winning movie gets screened next Wednesday. * English or Hungarian subtitles are available upon request. **What to expect** * A curated film with philosophical depth * A projector and casual atmosphere. The first to arrive gets the sofa. * An optional discussion after the screening for those who fancy talking about it. **Practical details** Location: Kisvilág Kulturális és Társadalmi Alapítvány Please, put 18:00 in your calendar, get your seat, order some snack, meet some friends and have an introduction of the movie. Movie starts: 18:30 Ticket: Free **Note: the space is limited**, only sign if you are actually going! We will message to confirm, if you dont answer we might give your seat to someone else! Donations to support the association are welcome Snacks and beverages available for purchase. **Want to vote for the movie?** We made a poll in our Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/budapestphilosophy/permalink/969860102200121/

🚀☁️ Visszatérünk a Shiwaforce-ba, itt a következő AWS User Group Budapest Meetup! ☁️🚀 Számlázás, reselling, partnerprogram – és egy AI agent, amely valós időben fizet a nevünkben. Ezen az estén az AWS gyakorlati, operációs oldala kerül a középpontba: változások, amelyek nem a tech hírek középpontjában szerepelnek, mégis közvetlenül érintik a mindennapi munkát. *** 🗓️ Program: **17:30 – Megnyitó** Balassy Mihály @ AWS User Group Budapest Rövid köszöntő, hírek a közösségről **17:35 – Hogyan változik az AWS partneri értékelése 2026-ban?** Hegedüs-Csapó Veronika – Business Development Manager @ TD SYNNEX Hungary 2026-ban az AWS nem csak technológiailag újít – a számlázás, a viszonteladói modell és a partnerprogram területén is jelentős változások zajlanak, amelyek sok céget közvetlenül érintenek. Veronika előadásában ezeket járja körbe: * 💳 Billing Transzfer – mi változott és kire hat? * 🔄 A reselling modellt érintő újítások * 🏅 Program- és kompetencia-változások – az adminisztratív kötelezettségtől a mérhető piaci előnyig **18:05 – Amikor az AI agentek fizetik a számlát: x402 élesben AWS-en** Varga György Márk – Product Developer @ Shiwaforce Az x402 egy nyílt fizetési protokoll, amelyet eredetileg a Coinbase fejlesztett ki, és ma már a Linux Foundation gondozásában fut – olyan nevek támogatásával, mint az AWS, a Google, a Stripe és a Visa. A HTTP 402 státuszkódra építve lehetővé teszi, hogy AI ügynökök és API-k közvetlenül, egyetlen webes kérés keretében fizessenek egymásnak – fiók, előfizetés vagy API kulcs nélkül. Az előadáson: * 🔍 Megértjük, hogyan működik a protokoll * ⚡ Élő demó: fizetős API CloudFront + Lambda@Edge segítségével * 🤖 Bedrock AgentCore-on futó ügynök, amely autonóm módon fizet * 🛡️ Governance réteg: költési limitek és engedélyezett célpontok kezelése **🎉 Zárás: Kvíz & Networking** Ajándékok is lesznek – szóval érdemes figyelni előadás közben! 😄 Majd jön a jól megérdemelt 🍕 pizza és 🍺 sör, és folytatódik a közösségi beszélgetés. *** Gyere el, találkozz az AWS közösséggel, értesülj elsők között a 2026-os változásokról, és lásd élőben, ahogy egy AI agent fizeti a számlát! 🤖💳☁️ Várunk szeretettel! 🤝✨

Csatlakozz a KEZDŐ 2 kurzusunkhoz! **Időpont:** Keddenként 20:00–21:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: **január 6.)** **Helyszín**: Roxy Táncstúdió Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest [Teljes órarendünk](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/) **Tanárok**: Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea ✦✦✦ Join our **Beginner 2 Argentine Tango course**! This class is for dancers who already know the basics and would like to continue developing their technique, connection, and enjoyment of tango. **🕒 Time** Tuesdays 8:00–9:00 PM First class in 2026: **January 6** **📍 Location** Roxy Dance Studio Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Teachers** Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán **Prices:**[ https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/)

Improving the quality of our breathing can powerfully support our lives. Practicing in the Salt Cave, with the support of 8 tons of salt, is a truly special experience. Everyone knows that during a cold or flu, salt can provide quick support. And of course, we all know how to breathe, because we are alive. Learning proper breathing takes time and a little perseverance. Even one breathing therapy session can bring us a lot of understanding, but for more reliable results, a greater number of repetitions is helpful. What can you expect at such a breathing therapy class in the Salt Cave? After settling into a comfortable seated position, we will go over the basics of proper breathing together, then step by step we will practice these gentle and slow movements with every breath. We warmly welcome you. The group leader: Ganga (Anikó Szabó) Child, Teen, and Adult Lead Yoga Instructor, Women’s Yoga Therapist, Breathing Coach, Certified Chemical Engineer, PhD in Environmental Sciences, Materials Structure Researcher Price: 8000 HUF/person

Finally, the next WinIT (Women in IT) event can be scheduled. It took longer than I wanted. I'm super-excited to to see Alexandra Apró give us a presentation. She (co-)held a very successful workshop last year on CraftConf. So many people were interested that we exploded the avialble space. This time her topic will be: **When hardware disappears: Building an NES emulator from scratch in .NET** A deep dive into how classic console emulation works, and how to recreate an NES emulator using .NET like CPU cycles, memory mapping, graphics pipeline, and timing. [https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator](https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator "https://gitlab.com/alliteracio/nes-emulator") Agenda: 17:30 - 18:00 Doors open 18:00 - 19:00 Presentation by Alexandra (including Q&A and discussions) 19:00 - 20:00 Social get together with some drinks and finger food Please answer to the RSVP (and keep it up-to-date) because it will help us to to organize roughly the right amount of food and drinks (and we can reduce waste)

Csatlakozz a Kezdő 1 kurzusunkhoz! Ez a kurzus a **2025 szeptemberében indult Teljesen kezdő csoportunk folytatása**, de új érdeklődők is csatlakozhatnak, ha már van minimális tapasztalatuk argentin tangóban. **Időpont:** Keddenként 19:00–20:00 (első alkalom 2026-ban: január 6.) **Helyszín:** Roxy Táncstúdió, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Tanárok:** Szeghalmi Endre és Serbán Andrea Teljes órarendünk: [https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/](https://tangolibre.hu/orarend/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBEwaDNKZFpsQVh2dUpJMklKd3NydGMGYXBwX2lkEDIyMjAzOTE3ODgyMDA4OTIAAR7-aVO75w-5o1MEitQYD_hyAji9mGat21L3FYSxxPdYQTAUrjN9qopadYwkuw_aem_cRLCRnGqUCcsUeCJj_XpyA) Árak: [https://tangolibre.hu/arak/](https://tangolibre.hu/arak/) \-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\-\- **Beginner 1 Argentine Tango Course – continuation** This course is the continuation of our Total Beginner group started in September 2025. New participants are also welcome if you already have some basic experience in Argentine tango. **Time:** Tuesdays 7:00–8:00 PM (First class in 2026: **January 6)** **📍 Location:** Roxy Dance Studio, Tátra utca 4., 1136 Budapest **Teachers:** Endre Szeghalmi & Andrea Serbán Prices: [https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/](https://tangolibre.hu/en/prices/) ***

Practice Buddhist meditation in the middle of Budapest! The meditation is suitable for beginners. Each regular meditation is guided and begins with a short introduction. (all together is about 30-40 minutes) Our regular Buddhist meditations have proven popular with people who want to integrate authentic Buddhist methods into their daily lives. For the modern lay person who is juggling work, relationships, and an active role in society, we teach a meditation that is easy to learn, and profound and powerful for experienced practitioners. The meditation originates from the Karma Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. It has a cumulative effect on mind, leading to greater clarity and calmness. Fearlessness, joy, and active compassion are the result of regular practice of Buddhist meditation. * Do I need any special clothing? No special clothing needed. * Does the attendance cost anything? No, the meditation is free.

*“Egy erdőben nincs egyetlen uralkodó fa sem, amely megtervezné és diktálná a változást, amikor elmarad az eső vagy túl korán érkezik a tavasz. Az egész ökoszisztéma kreatívan, az adott pillanatban reagál.”* *―* **Frederic Laloux**, Útmutató a szervezetek létrehozásához, amelyeket az emberi tudat fejlődésének következő szintje inspirál **(A beszélgetés magyar nyelven zajlik!)** Frederic Laloux *A jövő szervezetei* című könyvében azt állítja, hogy a társadalmak - és a bennük levő szervezetek - fejlődési szinteken mennek keresztül. Minden szint egy-egy szerveződési formát jelent, és egy új választ ad az előző szint problémáira. Minden szintnek megvan a jellegzetessége: mit jutalmaz, mit büntet, ki dönt, és miért. Ez alkalommal megvizsgáljuk a Laloux által egyes szervezeteknél felfedezett és általánosan felvázolt szerveződési formákat, köztük az egyelőre legritkább és leginkább jövőbe mutatónak tűnő Tealia szerveződési formával. Arra a kérdésre keressük a választ, hogy lehet-e olyan szervezeti kultúrát - akár egész társadalmi struktúrát - kialakítani, amiben nincs szükség politikára és belharcokra, nem okoz kiégést, viszont kielégítő, értelmes, sőt, kiteljesítő munkát illetve szerepeket ad a tagjainak. **Bevezetés (15 perc)** Kezdésként röviden bemutatjuk a témát és a résztvevőket. - Milyen típusú szervezeteknek voltál eddig a tagja? - Volt valami közös abban, ahogyan működtek? **A Tealia koncepciójának bemutatása után kikezdjük azt és alapvetéseit olyan kérdésekkel, mint (1 óra 45 perc):** - Van egyáltalán értelme a szervezeteket szintekre bekategorizálni? - Amikor szervezetben gondolkodunk, a hatékonyságnak vagy a harmonikus működésnek kellene elsődleges célnak lennie? - A személyes kiteljesedés jó alapcélja és iránytűje egy szervezetnek? - Tud működni hosszú távon a dinamikusan elosztott autoritás? - Mennyire jó alap a sikerességhez a szerepek (kivívott tekintély és bizalom alapú) önszerveződése? - Önszerveződés mellett (azaz átfogó kontroll nélkül) garantálható-e, hogy minden szükséges szerepkörre jut elegendő kompetens tag? - Fenntartható-e a teljes átláthatóság a pénzügyekben és a döntéshozatalban? - A bizalom alapú delegálás biztosan jobb-e az objektív kompetencia alapúnál? - Nem veszélyes-e a kellemességre optimalizálni, mikor veszélyes versenytársakkal kellhet szembenézni? - Lehet-e igaz az a propaganda, ami azt hangoztatja: “nem az a kérdés, elég jó vagy-e”? - Mérhető-e a tényleges életminőség visszajelzésekkel arról, hogy hogy érzi magát az ember? A boldogságérzet mennyire hű tükre az életminőségnek? - Elegendő érintettség alapján súlyozni egy ötlet megítélését - Lehet-e kompetens egy olyan parlament, amely tagjai nem kompetencia, hanem népszerűség alapján kerülnek be? - Lehet-e olyan jó egy közösségi visszajelzés alapú kompetencia-értékelés, mint egy objektív teszt alapú? - Van-e értelme kollektívan az emberek kiteljesedéséről beszélni? - Ha az AI által adott eredményekre támaszkodva hozzák az emberek a döntéseket, akkor azokat valóban ők hozzák? - Ha ma egy ország áttérne a Tealia modellre, hogyan tartathatná be a törvényeket? - A Zappos példája inkább jó vagy rossz kezdeményezés volt? **RSVP**: Kérjük, itt a Meetupon erősítsd meg a részvételedet, hogy biztosítsd a helyed! Ha mégsem tudsz részt venni, kérjük add át a helyedet a várólistán lévőknek! Adományokat 1.000 Ft-ig (minimum 400 Ft) szívesen fogadunk a meetup költségeinek fedezésére. **Ha ételt vagy alkoholmentes bort fogyasztasz, nem szükséges adományoznod a csoport számára**. Köszönjük!

*Most online networking feels like a muted webinar. Most digital hangouts feel like chaotic small talk. We are here to do the opposite!* \-\-\- 👉 **STEP 1:** Register here on MeetUp 👉 **STEP 2:** Get your ticket on [Luma](https://luma.com/6tlaga8h) \-\-\- At the **Women’s Coffee Network**, we offer a non-traditional experience where you don't have to fight for your voice, perfect an elevator pitch, or navigate a room of strangers alone. We created this circle because **we don't believe in the hustle; we believe in the power of a steady anchor.** This is a facilitated experience, not just a meeting. We don’t just book a table; we curate a journey. Working with the precision of a designer and the empathy of a coach, we’ve built this soft sanctuary where **the superficial is skipped** and **the high-fidelity connection begins**. We're here to share personal stories and build professional alliances. **🌟** TOPIC FOR THIS EDITION ​Most professional environments demand a mask of constant performance, leaving little room for the realities of the human behind the title. In this special edition, we are opening the **Black Box** to address the strategic and personal topics the business world often ignores. First, we’ll look inward to reclaim our foundations, navigating the invisible life cycles and health transitions we face in silence. It's about choosing your own rhythm in a world that demands you go faster. We then shift to our impact on the system around us, exploring how our individual acts of grit create a ripple effect that changes the professional landscape for every woman at the table. ​ WHO IS THIS FOR? * 🎀 It's a **female-only community** because we have our unique way to express ourselves, struggles in the business world, and jokes only other women can understand. * 🎀 If the idea of a meetup with 50 people makes you want to stay home, this circle is for you! We gather in **small, intimate groups** — to meet enough new people to have a deep conversation, but not so many that you feel anxious or overwhelmed. * 🎀 Whether you are leading a corporation, building a creative empire, or navigating the quiet uncertainty of a career transition, you have a seat at our table. The **diversity of professional backgrounds** makes our circle special with shared wisdom. * 🎀 Our **soft-flow dialogue** ensures that no bravery is required to be heard. You don’t have to be the loudest in the room to be the most impactful. Here, your silence is respected, and your voice is gently invited. HOW TO JOIN US? 👉 **STEP 1:** Register here on MeetUp 👉 **STEP 2:** Get your ticket on [Luma](https://luma.com/6tlaga8h) 🔗 Link also pinned in the comments for easy mobile access. WHAT IS INCLUDED? The support fee for this edition is €15 (5,800 HUF), which includes: * ⚓️ 2 hours of expert-led facilitation and curated dialogue * ☕ Your first coffee or tea (so you can simply arrive and settle in) * 🏠 Exclusive access to our private Facebook community * 💜 Supporting our work to create steady anchors for professional women * 🎫 All platform and transaction fees are also included. **If you feel called to create real connection in Budapest within a female-only community, we can’t wait to welcome you.** 💜 👉 [To secure your spot, please register here](https://luma.com/6tlaga8h) \-\-\- \-\-\- Follow us on ​[LinkedIn ](https://www.linkedin.com/groups/17220029/)\| [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/womenscoffeenetwork/?hl=es) \| [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/womenscoffeenetworkglobal) to see the atmosphere of our gatherings and get a daily dose of grounding.

Join us for the new session of our discussion series **“A Night With…”**, where we dive into timeless myths and their universal messages. Following our last session, where we explored the journey of Orpheus, this the time to delve into the *nostos* (gr. "homecoming") of Odysseus, and moreover into this complex but manifold character. **What to expect:** * I will open the meetup with a short introduction to Odysseus’ myth and share (or suggest) a few possible interpretations and connections. * After that, the floor is yours! Bring your thoughts, reflections, and any links you see between this myth and other domains, e.g. literature, art, philosophy, psychology, history or even your own creative work. * If you’re an artist and your work resonates with the divine twins' story, feel free to share it with the group. **Before the event:** Take 5 minutes to read the quick snippet of Odysseus’ myth (provided below👇🏽) and think of: * A book, artwork, or personal reflection that relates to her story. * Any modern parallels or insights you’d like to discuss. This is a space for **open dialogue, creativity, and shared exploration**. ### ### **🌊The story of Odysseus in Brief** **🏛️ Chaper 1. Before Troy – The Mind of Odysseus** Odysseus, king of Ithaca, is not the strongest Greek hero—that is Achilles—but he is the most intelligent, strategic, and persuasive. His defining traits: **Metis** **Persuasion and diplomacy** **Pragmatism:** Key early acts of wit: 1\. Avoiding the war \(feigned madness\) When Helen is taken to Troy, Odysseus tries to avoid joining the war. He pretends to be insane—ploughing the fields and sowing salt. But Palamedes tests him by placing his infant son Telemachus in front of the plough. Odysseus swerves to avoid harming him, revealing his sanity. 2\. Recruiting Achilles Odysseus is sent to find Achilles, who is hidden among women to avoid war. Odysseus cleverly lays out jewels and weapons; Achilles instinctively chooses the weapons, revealing himself. 3\. The Oath of Tyndareus Before Helen’s marriage, Odysseus had proposed a solution to avoid conflict: all suitors swear to defend the chosen husband. This idea later binds the Greek kings together in the Trojan War. **⚔️ Chapter 2. The Trojan War – Strategy Over Strength** During the ten-year war, Odysseus becomes indispensable not for combat, but for turning points. Key contributions: 1\. The theft of the Palladium 2\. The Trojan Horse \(his greatest invention\) **🌊 Chapter 3. The *Nostos *** After victory, Odysseus’ journey home takes another 10 years. This is where his intelligence is constantly tested, but also where his flaws emerge. Main episodes: **🧠 The Cyclops (Polyphemus)** **👉 This triggers Poseidon’s curse** **🍃 The Bag of Winds** **🧙 Circe** **⚰️ The Underworld** **🎶 The Sirens** **⚖️ Scylla and Charybdis** **🏝️ Calypso** **🏠Chapter 4. Return to Ithaca** After 20 years, Odysseus returns, but does not reveal himself. His palace is overrun by suitors. They consume his wealth and pressure Penelope to remarry. He returns as a beggar, observes before acting, thus testing loyalty (servants, son Telemachus, wife). Gradually reveals himself only to trusted individuals: Telemachus and a few loyal servants Penelope in her final attempt to stop the suitors, launches a challenge: only the man who can string Odysseus’ bow can marry her. None succeed. Odysseus (in disguise) strings it effortlessly. He reveals himself and kills them. **⚖️ Chapter 5. After Ithaca: Beyond the Happy Ending** The story doesn’t simply end with victory. Families of the suitors seek revenge, and civil conflict threatens Ithaca. Athena intervenes by imposing peace Ends the cycle of violence. 📃📜**Principal ancient sources:** * Homer, *Iliad* * Homer, *Odyssey* * Sophokles, *Ajax*, *Philoktetes* * Euripides, *Hecuba*, *Cyclops* * Ovid, *Metamorphoses* * Virgil, *Aeneid* * Dante Alighieri, *Divina Commedia - Inferno* | | | --- | |

*All the presentations are in Hungarian. Thanks for your understanding!* **FONTOS! A májusi Budapest Science Meetup az MTA Könyvtár helyett most először a Freeszfe-n kerül megrendezésre, a 13. kerületi Szabolcs utca 27. alatti épületben.** Hogy áll a súlyos magyarországi aszályhelyzet és mi idézte elő? Mit tud az új generációs génszerkesztés? Ezekre a kérdésekre ad majd választ két kutató a májusi Budapest Science Meetupon, a Freeszfe-n. **Kiszáradó nyár, amit a tél sem tud pótolni? – a vízhiány éghajlati kontextusa** *Szabó Péter – ELTE TTK Meteorológiai Tanszék* Magyarországon a 2026-os tavaszi aszály nem önmagában aggasztó, hanem azért, mert több év halmozódó vízhiányára érkezett. A talaj sok helyen már a meleg félév elején rossz állapotban van, különösen az Alföldön, ahol a téli feltöltődés sem volt elegendő. Az előadás azt mutatja be, hogyan kapcsolódik össze a jelenlegi csapadékhiány a klímaváltozással: a melegebb légkör, a fokozódó párolgás, a hosszabb száraz időszakok és az egyenlőtlenebb csapadékeloszlás miatt ugyanannyi vagy kissé kevesebb csapadék mellett is súlyosabb aszályok alakulhatnak ki. Az előadás végén röviden arra is kitérek, hogyan érinti a vízhiány például a kukoricatermesztést vagy a hazai erdők állapotát. **A genetikai ollón túl: prime editing, a génszerkesztés új generációja** *Biczók Zsuzsanna – TTK Molekuláris Élettudományi Intézet, Génregulációs Kutatócsoport* A gyakran genetikai ollóként is emlegetett CRISPR/Cas rendszer felfedezése forradalmasította génszerkesztés területét. A módszernek azonban megvannak a maga veszélyei, használatakor előfordulhatnak nem kívánt módosítások vagy akár nagyobb kromoszóma-átrendeződések is. Ennek kiküszöbölésére új, kifinomultabb CRISPR-alapú módszerek kerültek kifejlesztésre, amelyek közül az egyik legígéretesebb a prime editing. Ez a technológia képes pontos genetikai változtatásokat végrehajtani anélkül, hogy a DNS mindkét szálát teljesen elvágná, így biztonságosabb megközelítést kínálhat a jövő génterápiái számára. A hatékonyságán azonban van még mit javítani és ehhez fontos lépés, hogy meghatározzuk milyen tényezők hátráltatják a működését.

**gelato & awe walk 🍦🌳** (**May 23rd**\, Saturday 14:00 \| **Meeting point:** Kő Fagyi? a Bartókon) **Welcome to the unplugged club Budapest ✨** This Saturday we'll enjoy the nice weather outdoors by grabbing a gelato or a drink of your choice (optional) and going for an awe walk towards the recently reopened Citadella. ***What is an awe walk?*** An awe walk is a brief, intentional stroll where you shift your focus outward to notice and appreciate the beauty, vastness, and wonder of the world around you. Backed by psychology and popularized by researchers, it is a proven mindfulness practice designed to reduce stress and boost your mood. The goal is not to get a workout or run errands, but rather to experience amazement and cultivate a "small self" perspective (the feeling of being connected to something much larger than yourself). Read more about it here: [https://www.mindful.org/how-to-take-an-awe-walk](https://www.mindful.org/how-to-take-an-awe-walk/) [https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2598](https://www.awakin.org/v2/read/view.php?tid=2598) **〜 What to expect** ◦ We'll go for a slow walk towards Citadella, taking in the surroundings ◦ You can choose to socialize or focus on the awe walk ◦ Bring a blanket or snacks if you'd like, as we might sit somewhere after our walk **〜 Meeting point** Kő Fagyi? a Bartókon Budapest, Bartók Béla út 35, 1114 **〜 Schedule** 14:00 – Arrival & ordering (there's usually a line) 14:15 – Slow walk towards Citadella & exploring the area 15:15 – 16:00 –Hang out & informal conversation ☻ Let's unplug for a few hours ☻

Every Saturday at 8:00 PM, we gather in the city to share languages, cultures, and conversations. [[Click this whatsapp groupchat link to join](https://chat.whatsapp.com/CrJ7hXrYgckCM0f1D4kRUZ)] Our group is made up of friendly 20s–30s people — locals, expats, and travelers alike — who come together to meet new people and explore different ways of thinking. Whether you’re new to Budapest or call it home, this meetup is your chance to connect in a relaxed, open-minded space. Join us to swap stories, practice new languages, and build genuine friendships across cultures.

Free monthly networking for Columbus business owners. Real conversations, real connections, no forced formats. Space is limited. RSVP now. Good marketing starts with good relationships. That is what this event is built around. Networking Night is a free monthly event for local business owners in Columbus who want to build real connections with other serious operators in their market. No structured rotations. No forced elevator pitches. Just a room full of local business owners who are worth knowing, in a space that makes it easy to have an actual conversation. Register here: [https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275](https://www.eventbrite.com/e/local-marketing-networking-night-tickets-1988510112275)

Please reserve your spot by registering on the below link : **Reserve** https://www.eventbrite.com/e/join-biggest-community-investors-founders-columbus-online-tickets-1988563717610?aff=meetup **QUESTIONS ?** Pls Reach out to; Ridhi - +971504724873 ( WhatsApp Only)

**Welcome to Drunken Philosophy** a casual, curious social discussion **Optional topic for this meetup: What's up with all the AI hate?** A recent survey found that 74% of Americans have a negative view of AI, and I want to know why. Come out and debate whether AI is good or bad. My hot take: a labor-saving tool that could potentially help cure cancer gets called dangerous because it might raise unemployment or cause a speculative investment bubble, that tells you a lot more about capitalism and the economic system we live under than it does about the tool itself. As a computer programmer, I think AI is a wonderful tool that has increased my productivity by at least an order of magnitude. I'd go so far as to say Claude Code is the best tool I have ever used. Debate me and name a better one. Is AI potentially dangerous? Yes, but so are a lot of tools. Chainsaws. Steam engines (early ones would occasionally explode and kill everyone in the room). Do you think cavemen sat around debating whether fire could be used as a weapon or for self-harm, and decided not to discover it? I have two friends who hate AI for opposite reasons: one thinks it's a fad and not useful, and the other thinks it's going to take over everything and cause human extinction. Come out tonight, have a friendly debate, and make some friends. No lectures. Friendly crowd. Drop in for one drink and stay if it's fun.

Let’s meet and wander the galleries! General admission on Sundays is free.

Let's grab some coffee/food and share a morning chat! The East Market has an ample parking lot and outdoor and indoor seating. Grab a cup of coffee from Winston's Coffee & Waffles or on your way to East Market and meet us on the second floor - table behind or east of the elevator. Per what this group is about: "Everyone is welcome! International transplants to Columbus who want to improve language skills, Columbus residents who enjoy talking to people from other countries, and those who would like to discuss international travel and culture, and who enjoy getting together for good conversations."

The topic for May is "Ink" Speak Easy: true stories, told live. The idea is simple: an audience, an open microphone, and great stories. Hilarious, gripping, poignant- it's up to you. Audiences are invited to come to listen or come to tell as folks from all corners of Columbus offer their stories live on stage! Held at Wild Goose Creative's warm, intimate space, this night of tales occurs on the 3rd Thursday of every month. Doors open at 6:30 pm, show starts at 7:00 pm. Please arrive early if you want to tell, as we generally only have room for a limited number of tellers, and the sign-up sheet has a tendency to fill up fast. Formed around the idea that people need stories--they're what hold and draw us together--SpeakEasy celebrates the strangeness and commonness of being human. And in a world of smartphones, Facebook, Twitter, and more . . . it gives people a real, breathing, in-person way to connect. The night is geared for true stories of all kinds, taking the best tales told around kitchen tables, in darkened pubs, on the street corner, and at late-night parties and giving them an audience. Speak Easy is also a great outlet for performers, writers, and artists looking to share their favorite stories and perfect their skills. We strongly encourage tellers to please tell the story rather than read it so we keep within the spirit of good storytelling and stay engaged with the audience. All are welcome. Hang around after the show for a drink and build community!

**Important time note:** Please plan on arriving between 5:30 and 6:00 as the elevators lock after 6 and you'll need to message us and we'll need to come get you. The building address is 4450 Bridge Park The entrance is 6620 Mooney St, Suite 400 You will need to scan your ID at the door to get a visitor badge. **Abstract** TBD **YouTube Link** TBD